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Master of Information Systems/Graduate Diploma in Business Admin (ML-ISBA) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
About this course
Coordinator
Dr Sean Maynard
Contact
Melbourne School of Engineering
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
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Intended learning outcomes
The key objective of the combined management degrees (MBA and GDBA) with the Master of Information Systems (MIS) is to equip students with capabilities to lead IT within contemporary organisations. In addition to broad management education achieved through the programs within the Melbourne Business School, the combined degrees cover management awareness of critical inter and intra organisational systems. The ability to assess emerging technologies for business benefit, as well as capabilities in handling IT strategy and governance and in achieving compliance, and protecting digital assets against threats.
Students also gain a broad business and real world perspective together with experience in applying business communication, interpersonal and team skills to real situations. Further, critical thinking and analytical skills are honed thorugh a mixture of advanced teaching models including case-based experiential and team based approaches.
Graduate attributes
The MBA/MIS and MIS/DGBA are advanced combined degrees and are informed by the best available evidence-based research. Students are expected to demonstrate advanced independent critical inquiry, analysis and reflection. The Melbourne Business School components (MBA and PDM) use the highly respected case driven learning models that combines cutting edge management analysis of real firms with interactive methods. The MIS component has significant engagement and involvement from Local and international practising information systems professionals and is informed by relevant industry-based research.
Last updated: 12 November 2024